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Pentagram: Drudenfuß, Five Point Star

The pentagram or Drudenfuß (Drude's Foot) is a protective sign or talisman with the power to repel malevolent magic associated with...

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Mar 30, 20244 min read

Witches work with occult or supernatural energies. In legend, witches are malevolent in nature. They can access realms of the Undead and...

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Mar 18, 20246 min read

Jimson (Datura stramonium) is among the herbs and plants of magic and healing. It's known as a flying ointment for witches, a folk...

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Mar 9, 20246 min read

Who's munching on the cabbage leaves? Who put the chief into mischief? Who confounds one's senses beyond belief? Imps are among the...

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Oct 2, 20234 min read

Gingerbread houses are part of German folklore . Seasonal food traditions from Germany include gingerbread or Lebkuchen . Thanks to the...

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Jul 16, 20233 min read

The Butzemann, witches and Nyx are all Kinderschrecken, literally 'child frights' of German folklore. The purpose of a Kinderschreck is...

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May 18, 20237 min read